Posts Tagged ‘happiness’
11 Life Habits More Men Should Embrace
As we grow older, it’s always interesting to tie our actions and beliefs back to things we observed while we were growing up. Those who were older around us – whether it be parents, grandparents, guardians, or fiends, influence(d) our view of the world in ways that, at the time, we wouldn’t have recognized. As…
Read MoreWe Can’t Be Better Partners Until We Become Better Men
It’s been awhile since I’ve written something on here and I wanted to come back with a strong and unfiltered opinion. What else is new, right? It certainly seems to me that men are letting themselves slip. One could argue that women aren’t holding high enough standards for men when it comes to dating, relationships,…
Read MoreThe Right Relationship Will NEVER Make You Sacrifice Your Identity
I’m going to be as brutally clear as possible in this post. No fluff. No introduction. No sugar-coating. A relationship should be a consistent evaluation of the person you are committing to. You should 100% and absolutely be able to envision a future with them and COMMIT to building it. But, you should ALSO be…
Read More5 Reasons Men Succeed at Work but Fail in Relationships
Why do you think so many traditionally successful men have failed relationships or problems connecting with women? Men, biologically, are programmed to be hunters and providers. Our self worth (incorrectly) often rests on what we make, what we have, the value we bring. This puts many men on a path of chasing external validation and accomplishments. A good job,…
Read More5 Ways to Be The Man Every Woman is Looking For
Let’s be honest here: The title of this article either intrigued you or aggravated you to the point where you just had to click it. How could this random guy on the internet know what every woman wants? What an idiot. Who is he to tell us how to date? How to live? How to…
Read MoreYou Can Be “Nice” Or You Can Be Respected – But Not Both
I spent the first two decades of my life always trying to be “nice” to everyone around me. You may have heard the term “Nice guys finish last” a few million times, and it’s true. Not just in dating, but in life. Why could this be? Have you ever described someone as being nice? When…
Read MoreIf Happiness is Your Goal, You’ve Got the Wrong Goal
Ah, the pursuit of happiness. Life, liberty, and all that. This may be a bit controversial, but hear me out. Finding or creating happiness should not actually be your ultimate goal in life. “But James, why?!” Well, I’m glad you asked. You don’t need to hear this from me or anyone else because you’ve experienced…
Read MoreIf you feel lost and unfulfilled, it’s probably because you’re not disciplining yourself
What builds confidence in a person? Notice the word “builds” in that question. Confidence is not a magical personality trait that you either have, or you don’t. Fulfillment is not a lottery prize that some people feel, and others are deprived of. Direction in life is not a navigation system implanted in some of us…
Read MoreIf the new Gillette #TheBestMenCanBe campaign offends you, you’re the problem
Just in case you’ve not yet come across Gillette’s new #TheBestMenCanBe campaign, here is the one minute and 49 second short film: The commercial is designed to encourage men to set better examples in society and step up to support others in doing the same. To stop making the same old excuses for bullying, violence,…
Read MoreThis one piece of advice will save you years of struggle and frustration
For those of you who don’t recognize them, the men bookending me in this photo are Jim Kwik and Simon Sinek. Jim is a coach for some of the most prominent figures on the planet in business, media, and entertainment. Simon is a world-renowned speaker who has one of the most watched TED talks of…
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